This program has reached capacity and registration is now closed. Please contact the Office of Summer Programs at summer@berklee.edu or 617 747-2245 to be added to the waitlist.

Immerse yourself in Berklee’s recording studios, mixing studios, and labs with the college’s Music Production and Engineering and Electronic Production and Design departments. Topics in this weekend of intensive workshops include audio and MIDI production, multitrack mixing techniques, and scoring to picture.

$425Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Age range:

15 years old and older

*Nonrefundable

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Offerings range from introductory to intermediate levels of skill and preparation. All college facilities use Apple hardware and compatible software. Participants have limited hands-on opportunities, and most seminars are demonstration-based.

This program has a limited enrollment; we encourage you to apply early in order to secure a space.

Sample Curriculum

Scoring to picture: Learn the basics of writing music for film, television, or games. This includes creative interpretation of visuals, working with clients, integration of the picture into music software, and composing/producing your own tracks using synthesizers and sequencers.

Critical listening: Explore techniques used to analyze popular recordings from a variety of perspectives, both technical and musical.

Multimedia authoring: Learn how music and audio functions within interactive multimedia environments such as the web, computer games, and live performance. Powerful multimedia authoring tools will be introduced.

Audio and MIDI production: Gain an overview of MIDI sequencing and audio production techniques using state-of-the-art software and synthesis hardware. Emphasis will be placed on recording and editing your own material in the DAW environment.

Business of music production: Discuss licensing, publishing, royalties, contracts, and distribution.

Synthesizer programming: Learn about synthesizer architecture and programming concepts common to all synthesizers, as well as sound/patch design and application using a variety of synthesis technologies.

Multitrack recording techniques: Participate in an accelerated workshop covering many aspects of recording, including microphone selection and placement, equalization, and dynamic signal processing.

Live electronic/laptop performance: Learn about tools and techniques used in live electronic performance.

Circuit bending and alternate controllers: Explore the emerging world of circuit bending as a sound-generation technique and examine the use of alternate controllers in performance and production.

Making and selling your own recordings: Discover how mastering can enhance your final product, as well as how to prepare for manufacturing, design your package, and determine the most successful marketing methods for independently released albums.

Guest lecturer presentation: Hear a special lecture on topics related to technological innovation presented by an industry professional.